Erin Tom
Great food and great server! We were on day 3 of our trip and craving something different than hawaiian fare. My only complaint is that I wanted a bigger portion. It was about $25 per pizza but both were excellent. Recommend both the margarita and prosciutto. And absolutely recommend the lasagna, ironically it was the only dish I didn’t get a picture of because we dug in too fast, but sooo good. Bring a group so you can try a little of everything!
… moreDevinn McGale
Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar in Waikiki was absolutely phenomenal—everything we had was incredible, and it quickly became one of our top meals on the island.
We didn’t have a reservation on a Friday night, but the wait was only about 20 minutes—not bad at all for prime time. Started with two Watermelon & Lime Mojito mocktails, and they nailed the balance: refreshing with just the right touch of sweetness. Service was quick and on point from the jump.
Kicked off with the Gorgonzola Gnocchi appetizer, and it blew us away—the richness of the sauce was so unexpected and perfectly executed. Rich but not overwhelming.
For mains, we shared the Quattro Formaggio pizza, which had an amazing balance of the four cheeses. The crust was light, airy, with that ideal char and crunch—Neapolitan-style done right. Loved that they had table red pepper flakes and fresh parm to customize it.
We paired it with the Truffle Alfredo Fettuccine, and honestly, I almost never order pasta (I think I can cook it just as well at home—ha, unlikely) or anything truffle-heavy because places usually overdo it. But wow, the balance here was perfect—subtle, flavorful, and way better than anything I could pull off. Couldn’t stop eating it.
10/10 across the board. Service stayed attentive, portions were generous, and the whole experience felt elevated without being stuffy. We’ll absolutely go again—might even squeeze in one more visit before we head back to the mainland.
If you’re in Waikiki craving craft pizza and pasta done exceptionally well, make the stop. Highly recommend reservations for busier nights, though.
… moreJim Dwyer
Wonderful wood fired pizza. I got the prosciutto with burrata- never say no to that combination. Nice wine selection. They have 6 and 9 oz pours- which I love. The fire roasted shishito peppers were excellent. Casual with an upscale vibe.
… moreAlex Henningsen
My gf and I stopped in for an impromptu dinner. We were immediately seated at the bar and we had a delicious meal! Highly recommend the truffle, fettuccine Alfredo, Caesar salad, spicy meatball with marinara 5/5 meal will return!
… moreS Wu
Half the dishes were great. Granchio fettuccine and Octopus Ceviche were delicious. Margherita pizza had watery tomatoe sauce causing soft soggy pizza.
Food came fast luckily.
Comfortable seating arrangement especially with kids.
Ordering was slow, and waiter waitress was inattentive. Even got a scowl despite making a minimum tip . Seems like pizza and customer service are not there forte.
… moreMaggie Sauriol
A perfect, casual lunch spot. The environment is nothing special but the service was friendly and attentive, the food was good, and the drinks were fun. Just be careful of the 1:30 “last call” on lunch, that aspect is awkward.
… moreWellness With Rae
I’ve been a loyal customer here for years, but the last 72 hours eating here were nothing less than alarming. I was served a raw meatball on TWO separate visits— the first time, I sent it back, chalked it up as a mistake, and happily ate my fully cooked replacement meatball. I came today, two days later and faced the same issue. But after requesting it be cooked more – I was initially told by the chef it WASN’T undercooked. I insisted that it wasn’t cooked to my liking, so I asked for a replacement. They then replaced it with a SECOND raw meatball, and then admitted that there may be a quality control issue. To make matters worse, the tiramisu offered as a reconciliation tasted strongly of blue cheese or mold, which raises serious concerns about the freshness of the marscapone and overall food safety at this establishment. Then for some reason, the manager revealed that a separate customer reportedly had the same issue earlier that day, which certainly points to a larger quality-control problem, not a one-time mistake. I truly hope management addresses this immediately, because no restaurant should be serving food that could put guests at risk for food poisoning.
… moreFernando Priego
I happen to stay at the Outrigger Paradise for work. In this case I will be reviewing this restaurant, not so much the hotel. The bar service at Appetito is amazing, the beer is cold, and the food is great!! The Margherita is my favorite, followed by the Boquerones. You must also try the Grilled Shishito Peppers. I highly recommend this place? You’re welcome!!
… morePeter Christodoulou
First night in Hawaii and the first restaurant we came to. Taylor our waitress always had a smile, she was helpful and the food was phenomenal. Would highly recommend the Lobster Mac and Cheese.
… moreClare Maxfield
Arrived unexpectedly at happy hour. Enjoyed a lychee martini and an Italian salami pizza, that we added anchovies to. It was yumm. It’s early. On 5pm. So the mood and the ambience is light with lots of families. Very happy.
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